Attractions

The Bronx has over 400 Art Deco buildings making it the country’s 2nd largest aggregation of the architectural form (Miami, Florida is the first). The Grand Concourse has even been recognized as a landmark district for its Art Deco landscape.

Arthur Avenue, thereal Little Italyof New York, is the best place to buy fresh pasta, cheese, meat and pastries in The Bronx. Located in the Belmont section of the borough, Arthur Avenue is filled with Zagat-rated restaurants offering Italian-American cuisine that keep visitors coming back for more.

Both a New York City and National Landmark located in a country-like setting. This house was built in the 1830's. But the story begins in 1654 when Thomas Pell, an English doctor from Connecticut, bought the land from the Lenape Native people as part of a nearly 9,000-acre tract. The estate was reduced to 220 acres by the end of the Revolutionary War. It was bought in 1836 by Robert Bartow who built the present Grecian style stone mansion with Greek Revival interiors.

Every year, The Bronx honors sons and daughters of the borough who have gone on to make Bronxites proud. They are inducted into The Bronx Walk of Fame with street signs along this 2-mile strip of The Grand Concourse. Over 100 Bronxites have been inducted since 1997.

Reminiscent of a small New England town, City Island is located on the easternmost side of the borough. The island is most famous for its numerous seafood restaurants, local shops, and galleries, which line both sides of City Island Avenue. The City Island Nautical Museum offers exhibits that tell the story of nearby Pelham Bay and the island’s rich nautical history.

Located in a landmarked 19th century public school building, the museum serves as a repository for the island’s rich maritime history; includes artifacts, documents, artwork, and photographs on the island’s role in making sails, building boats and military vessels, as well as some famous yachts competing in the America’s Cup for many years.

Designed by the famous architect Stanford White, this structure stands on the campus of Bronx Community College. Opened in 1901, the elegant roofed walkway is lined with imposing columns and nearly 100 bronze busts of celebrated citizens. It winds its way around three magnificent Beaux-arts buildings erected around the same time. Together, these classic structures are designated a National Historic Landmark.

This manmade beach opened in the 1930s and was dubbed "The Riviera of New York." The beach also plays host to many concerts, the annual New York Salutes America Fireworks, and The Bronx Polar Bear Plunge.